on the horns of a dilemma
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on the horns of a dilemma
In a dilemma (see comments above)
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on the horns of a dilemma phrase
in a situation in which you have to decide between two equally unpleasant choices
Thesaurus: in a difficult situationsynonym
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faced with a decision involving equally unfavorable alternatives
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on the horns of a dilemma — see
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on the horns of a dilemma
: in a situation in which you have to choose between things that are unpleasant or undesirable
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on the horns of a diˈlemma idiom
in a situation in which you have to make a choice between things that are equally unpleasant
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The medical profession's eagerness for scientific advance had impaled it on the horns of a dilemma, forcing an unnatural choice between science and morality.
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on the horns of a dilemma — unable to decide between two things because either could bring bad results. Nonprofit groups are often caught on the horns of a dilemma – they have to satisfy their donors, but at the same time, they need to attract new donors … New idioms dictionary
on the horns of a dilemma — ► on the horns of a dilemma faced with a decision involving equally unfavourable alternatives. Main Entry: ↑horn … English terms dictionary
be on the horns of a dilemma — to be unable to decide which of two things to do because either could have bad results. How can we decide which hospital to close? We are on the horns of a dilemma … New idioms dictionary
horns of a dilemma — If you are on the horns of a dilemma, you are faced with two equally unpleasant options and have to choose one … The small dictionary of idiomes
horns of a dilemma — {n. phr.} Two choices possible in a situation in which neither is wanted. Usually used after on . * /Joe found himself on the horns of a dilemma; if he went to work, he d miss seeing Mary; if he stayed out, he d he too broke to take her… … Dictionary of American idioms
horns of a dilemma — {n. phr.} Two choices possible in a situation in which neither is wanted. Usually used after on . * /Joe found himself on the horns of a dilemma; if he went to work, he d miss seeing Mary; if he stayed out, he d he too broke to take her… … Dictionary of American idioms
horns\ of\ a\ dilemma — n. phr. two choices possible in a situation in which neither is wanted. Usually used after on . Joe found himself on the horns of a dilemma; if he went to work, he d miss seeing Mary; if he stayed out, he d be too broke to take her anywhere … Словарь американских идиом
horns of a dilemma — If you are on the horns of a dilemma, you are faced with two equally unpleasant options and have to choose one. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
Horns of a dilemma — If you are on the horns of a dilemma, you are faced with two equally unpleasant options and have to choose one … Dictionary of English idioms
Horns of a dilemma — Dilemma Di*lem ma, n. [L. dilemma, Gr. ?; di = di s twice + ? to take. See {Lemma}.] 1. (Logic) An argument which presents an antagonist with two or more alternatives, but is equally conclusive against him, whichever alternative he chooses. [1913 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
